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Tyranny and oppression mark the reign of the Galactic Empire, threatening to extinguish the last flames of freedom. From the Outer Rim to the opulent worlds of the Core, the Emperor's iron will and his New Order crush all opposition. But in this dark time, heroes emerge—Rebels intent on restoring the glory of the Old Republic. Hope rests in this Alliance, but is that enough to overthrow pure evil?

Comprising 159 pages, this book packs a good deal of information about the era of the Galactic Civil War. Information for roleplaying is included side-by-side with a storyline during the time of Episodes IV, V, and VI.

"We will make a New Order. We will trade strength for frailty, order for chaos, and decisiveness for uncertainty."

―Palpatine[src]

Starting off, there is a short synopsis of how the galaxy got into the state that it is in. The Fall of the Republic and the Rise of a New Order are described, and the twenty years between Episode III and Episode IV are briefly covered.

Tatooine, though it is small, barren, and barely worthy of anyone's notice is close to several hyperspace lanes, and a number of important Galactic events have happened on the planet's surface, warranting some attention to the home of the Skywalkers.

Details about Episode IV heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker are presented as examples of Jedi characters, with admonitions that it really isn't easy to be a Jedi or even Force-sensitive during this time, with Darth Vader hunting down every rumor of Jedi he hears.

The End of the Senate

"The Imperial Senate will no longer be of any concern to us. I've just received word that the Emperor has dissolved the council permanently. The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away."